powwow noun

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/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/ n

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[C] a meeting of Native Americans for making decisions or for having spiritual ceremonies or celebrations

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[C usually singular] humorous a meeting where something important is discussed

My brother's getting divorced so I'm going home for a family powwow this weekend.

(Definition of powwow noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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